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July 9, 2024 | Design One | Blog, Lawn Maintenance, Shrubs, Plants & Mulch
Although April showers bring May flowers, summer often brings nothing but heat and drought. Keeping your plants blooming and crops thriving typically means constant watering, which is expensive and time-consuming. If you want both your plants and wallet to be happy this summer, check out our favorite water-saving tips below. 1. Incorporate Ollas or Watering […]
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June 24, 2024 | Design One | Blog, Hardscaping, Landscape Design
Transforming your outdoor space with hardscaped features can greatly enhance your property’s functionality, aesthetic appeal, and even its value. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best hardscape ideas to upgrade your outdoor area this summer. 1. Gravel Lawn Forget grass! Install a gravel yard if you’re tired of sweating every summer just from […]
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June 24, 2024 | Design One | Blog, Hardscaping, Retaining Wall
Building a retaining wall doesn’t have to break the bank. There are numerous budget-friendly options that can add both functionality and aesthetic appeal to your landscape. Whether you’re looking to prevent erosion, manage slopes, or simply enhance your garden, there’s an affordable retaining wall solution for you. Here are four cost-effective retaining wall solutions recommended […]
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March 27, 2024 | Design One | Blog, Landscape Design
A well-designed patio not only adds aesthetic value to your home but also serves as a functional area for relaxation and social gatherings. However, the key to enjoying these benefits is creating a successful patio design, which involves selecting the right layout, materials, and features that cater to your needs and preferences. So, what exactly […]
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February 15, 2024 | Design One | Blog
Outdoor kitchens are more popular than ever and for plenty of good reasons. They can expand your usable living space, magnify your outdoor entertainment capacity, and encourage you to eat at home rather than deal with expensive restaurant bills. They also improve your home’s energy efficiency by keeping the heat generated during cooking outside. And if […]
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February 15, 2024 | Design One | Blog, Retaining Wall
There’s something hypnotic about an outdoor fireplace—all your problems just seem to disappear just by staring into the flames. For some, a fireplace is a stress reliever. For others, it’s about creating ambiance and improving the value of their home. If you love the idea of having an outdoor fireplace but don’t know where to begin, […]
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October 30, 2023 | Design One | Blog, Retaining Wall
If you haven’t upgraded or maintained your landscaping, it’s time to start. Landscaping will improve the appearance and curb appeal of your home, which can help to increase its market value. Outside of home selling, landscaping design ideas can also add functionality to your space and improve your quality of life. Landscape investments of around […]
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October 19, 2023 | Design One | Blog, Retaining Wall
Hardscape elements add plenty of value to your home, so taking care of them is important. Neglected patios, walkways, and other structures will lose some of their aesthetic from moss, mold, and debris buildup, and personal injury risks increase as brick and stone pavers crack and spall. In this blog post, we’ll highlight essential hardscape […]
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September 20, 2023 | Design One | Blog, Retaining Wall
A well-planned outdoor lighting design can transform the panorama of your home or business from mundane to amazing, which is why your landscape lighting scheme is as critical as its indoor counterpart. Today, you can find nearly unlimited outdoor lighting options. The challenge is discovering which option(s) are right for your landscape. Keep reading to […]
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July 26, 2023 | Design One | Blog
Property value is important for taxation, insurance, financial planning purposes, and, of course, listing a home on the market. For many homeowners, determining what affects property value can be confusing. According to Homelight, many factors increase or decrease property value, including, but not limited to, property size, age and condition of the home, the location […]
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